Aztec Women: Power, Priestesses, and Everyday Life

In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the role of women in Aztec society—often overlooked but vital to the empire. From the powerful Cihuacoatl priestesses to the everyday lives of merchants and farmers, we uncover how women managed households, ran markets, and even served as warriors in legend. Learn about the goddesses Coatlicue and Chalchiuhtlicue, the midwife ritual of the Cihuateteo, and the legal rights women held under Aztec law. We also discuss the controversial topic of female sacrifice and the Spanish chroniclers' biases. Specific names include the tlatoani Moctezuma II, the goddess Toci, and the legendary Cihuacoatl. Drawing on the Codex Mendoza and Florentine Codex, this episode reveals a nuanced picture of gender in Mexica culture. #AztecWomen #Cihuacoatl #Coatlicue #Mexica #Tenochtitlan #CodexMendoza #FlorentineCodex #MoctezumaII #Chalchiuhtlicue #Toci #Cihuateteo #FexingoHistory #Mesoamerica #AztecEmpire #GenderHistory #WomenInHistory #Nahuatl #HistoryPodcast #HernanCortes #ConquestOfMexico Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo